TEACHERS AND PERFORMERS OF INDIAN MUSIC AND DANCE (Connecticut)

Name: Academy of Indian Music (NAM) - Prashant SoniE-Mail:[email protected]Field: Keyboard, Harmonium, Piano,
Tabla,
Dhol,
Dholak, Khol Dafli, Drumset, Guitar, Singing
Bansuri, and
Singing lessons, Indian,
WesternAddress: Hartford, Glastonbury, Rocky hill, Newington, Manchester, Middle town, Hartford County, CTTelephone: 860-781-6034Misc. Info: Prashant Soni (founder of NAM,Teacher, Multi Instrumentalist Musician, Singer having more than 2 decades of experience in teaching and music field).
Misc. Info: For details, please visit www.NAADYOG.ORG
NaadYog Academy of Indian Music is a conservatory and community-based school of preparatory and continuing studies with a curriculum rooted in the tradition of Indian music. Its faculty promotes profound musical understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth of imagination, and fosters an attitude of inquiry about the role of music and the musician in the larger world, that empower all in our community to develop and practice positive character traits. Our Program is partnered with surrounding communities to provide educational music experiences via seminars, workshops in public and private schools, elder housing facilities, hospitals and other organizations.

Name: Rachna Ramya AgrawalE-Mail:[email protected]Field: KathakAddress: Hartford / Stamford/New London/New Haven, CT, USATelephone: 8608176379Misc. Info: Performer, Choreographer, author and educator Rachna Ramya Agrawal has studied Kathak under Smt. Maya Rao, recipient of Sangeet Natak Academy award, and the Jaipur style of kathak under Guru Rajendra Gangani, an exponent of Kathak. Rachna received a Master's degree in dance from the prestigious Pracheen Kala Kendra in India. She also trained in Choreography at the Natya Institute of Choreography in New Delhi, India. Today she performs extensively and teaches in CT and NY. For more information please see www.kathakusa.com.

Name: Madhu AnbuE-Mail:[email protected].comField: Kalakshetra Style BharatanatyamAddress: Nadanaalaya, Rocky Hill, CTTelephone:Misc. Info: Authentic Bharathanatyam lessons for Kids and Adults. At Rocky Hill, CT on Thursdays & Fridays. Will come over to other near by locations if there is a batch of 5-6 kids.

Name: Vijayalakshmi BalajiE-Mail:[email protected].comField: Carnatic music- VocalAddress: Manchester, ConnecticutTelephone:Misc. Info: Grand daughter of Kalaimamani Mannargudi Sambasiva Bhagavathar.Graduated in carnatic music from the Department of Indian music,University of Madras. I have done concerts in India. Carnatic vocal music classes are offered through Skype or phone for Beginners and advanced level students of all ages.

Name: Aishwarya ChakravarthyE-Mail:[email protected].comField: Bharatnatyam (Kalakshetra Style), NattuvangamAddress: Currently teaching in Avon, East Granby, Farmington, West Hartford and South Windsor. If you have more than 4 students in you area, I would be willing to come over to your place and teachTelephone:Misc. Info: Been teaching and performing in India for over 15 years. Recipient of several prestigious awards including scholarship from Central Govt of India (CCRT).

Name: Kumar DasE-Mail:[email protected].co.inField: Indian Carnatic musicAddress: Apt # 3 Bridgeport Ct. 06604Telephone: 404-895-6694Misc. Info: I am Carnatic vocal certificate holder Started my Masters in University of Bridgeport. I completed my graduation in india and given many shows in television. I am very much intrested in Carnatic music field and want to teach students who are intrested in carnatic vocal.

Name: Ranendra DasE-Mail:[email protected].comField: TablaAddress: New Haven, CTTelephone: 646-872-7201Misc. Info: Private and group Tabla classes in Connecticut and the Tri-State area. All ages and skill levels. Indian Classical and fusion performances. www.ranendradas.com

Name: Shefali JainE-Mail:[email protected].eduField: Kathak - North Indian Classical DanceAddress: Yale, New Haven CTTelephone: 781-325-8928Misc. Info: Shefali Jain has trained with Gretchen Hayden and renowned Kathak maestro Pandit Chitresh Das for the past 10 years. Shefali has performed throughout the Boston area with the Chhandika Dance Ensemble and taught children/ adults classes at the Chhandika Institute of Kathak Dance. Classes will be offered on Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm at 55 Audubon St, New Haven CT. In addition to studying Kathak, students will also be exposed to Indian classical music, Indian mythology/ religion and the history, philosophy and traditions of India.

Name: Shaily Jaiswal - IndoWestern Dance Academy LLc.E-Mail:[email protected].comField: Bollywood, Fusion, Hip Hop, Semi ClassicalAddress: Classes in South Windsor, Hamden, Southington,Farmington, Hartford area. Will come over to your location for group of 5 and moreTelephone: 860 740 6917Misc. Info: Bollywood dance classes for all age groups. Students are exposed to Indian dances, culture and celebrations and perform at various events throughout the state.

Name: Ajay KapurE-Mail:[email protected].princeton.eduField: Tabla, Sitar, Electronic MusicAddress: New Canaan CTTelephone:Misc. Info: I play Tabla (Punjabi - Ustad Alah Rakha gharana) and Sitar (vilayat khan gharana). I am a musical scientist, studying the acoustics, and gestures of indian classical instruments to make New Digitized Indian Classical Instruments. I teach beginners who wish to learn about theka, raga, tabla, sitar...and other modern forms of improvisational music.

Name: Usha KumarE-Mail:[email protected].netField: Indian Classical Carnatic Music-Vocal, also Vocal Devotional MusicAddress: Danbury, CTTelephone: 203 297 8771Misc. Info: Carnatic music vocal. Group and private classes, in person for beginners, in person or Skype for intermediate and advanced level students of all ages. Offering music workshops and short programs for educational purpose. Student of Late Sri Ananthagopalan and (Lalgudi) Smt Padmavathy Ananthagopalan from Thyagaraja Sishya Parampara. Also student of Late Sri Rajagopalan (Uthukaadu, Krishna Gaanam.).

Name: Kavita MistryE-Mail:[email protected]yahoo.comField: KathakAddress: Yale University, New Haven, CTMisc. Info: I am a Kathak Dancer trained in the traditional styles of the Lucknow Gharana. Classes for children (beginners and intermediates) are held weekly in New Haven on the Yale Campus at a rate of $10.00 per hour tuition. Email for more information.

Name: Anindita NandaE-Mail:[email protected]Field: Odissi Dance, Hindustani Vocal, Semi-Clssicl Dance and Music, Folk Dances, Modern DanceAddress: Danbury, CTTelephone: 203-798-7738Misc. Info: Classes are offered at Soortaal, School for Indian classical and Semi-Classical dances and Music (Vocal), Bhajans and light music. Dance forms are : Odissi, Kathak, Folk, Semi-classical, Modern Dance. Music:Hindustani Clssical Vocal, Bhajans, Light Music, Semi-classical Music. Classes are being offered at Beginners, Intermedite, Advanced and Professional Level. Events oragnised to showcase budding artists. For further information contact: [email protected] Anindita Nanda has Masters Degree in both the diciplines of Odissi and Hindustani Classical Vocal from Akhil Bhatratiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal and has been performing and teaching for the past 21 years.

Name: P&P Dance Crew LLCE-Mail:[email protected].comField: Dance - Bollywood, Indian folk, Hip-Hop, Bhangra, Semi-classicalAddress: Newington, Connecticut, USATelephone: 860-758-0767Misc. Info: P&P Dance Crew is committed to sharing the beauty of Indian Dance with children and adults. We focus on teaching Indian dance styles such as Bollywood, Folk, and Semi-Classical, and work to present these styles in a fun and energetic way. We strive to spread the knowledge of Indian culture through dance, and also look towards creating a sense of community within our students and our crew. We have the finest instructors, high quality performances, and a lasting commitment to our students! Group and private lessons available. Choreography for special events and weddings is also offered. Follow us at www.pnpdancecrew.com, www.facebook.com/pnpdancecrew, and Instagram: @pnpdancecrew.

Name: Sucheta Pal (Suchi)E-Mail:[email protected].comField: Bollywood (Classical, Funk, Jazz and Bhangra styles of Bollywood)Address: Milford, Connecticut,USTelephone: 203 283 9187 / 203 893 6314Misc. Info: Sucheta Pal is a Bollywood dance instructor affiliated with "Nrityanjali Performing Arts".She is trained under dance guru Dr. Tushar Guha, she is trained in Bollywood dance at "Shiamak Davar's Institute of Performing Arts" and in Jazz at "The Danceworx".She has organized several Bollywood dance workshops and performances for her students both in India and US.She was als on the judges panel for "Boston Sargam 2010". Group and private dance classes are held for kids and adults on all days. Bollywood moves are made simple,easy and fun for every student .Please call for further details

Name: Aakash PatelE-Mail:[email protected].comField: Bollywood, Hip-Hop, lyrical Hip-HopAddress: Norwalk, Stamford New Haven, Milford, West Haven, and Hartford.Telephone:Misc. Info: Why walk, while you can dance? Having being trained for almost 6 years at D Virus and Tanzen dance academy (Vadodara), under the guidance of professional choreographers such as Dharmesh and Sumeet sir, I have mastered my techniques in Bollywood, Hip-hop, Lyrical Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Locking and Popping, Ballroom, and Krumping. Dancing is my passion since childhood and now it can be yours as-well, all you have to do is just take a first step and contact me for more information regarding personal dance classes. Also, contact me for choreography for various occasions.

Name: Mamta PatelE-Mail:[email protected]gmail.comField: Bharat Natyam, Folk, Fusion and BollywoodAddress: Middletown, Hartford, Glastonbury, Woodbridge, CTTelephone: 203-671-8004Misc. Info: I have certified Master Degree in Bharat Nataym from India and Awarded with Rangnath Bendre award from All over India. Running school in CT area from past 11 years. I am serving as Program Manager in Gujarati Association of CT, and active member in Milan Cultural association. Classes will be held one hour once week. Folk, Fusion and Bollywood classes will be customize to the need. Bharat Natyam will at least six years of course. Call me or email me for more information.

Name: Raagavihaara School of Carnatic MusicE-Mail:[email protected]gmail.comField: Indian classical - Carnatic vocalAddress: Bedford street, Downtown Stamford, CT- 06902Telephone: 201 675 0379 or 203 828 0041Misc. Info: Gayatri Kalluru (director) I was professionally trained in Carnatic music at Dwaram Venkataswami Naidu Kalakshetram, Visakhapatnam. i also have good experience in teaching music. In-person classes are conducted for both beginners and advance level students(both children and adults). Students here learn carnatic music in a methodical, professional and interesting way. Phone / internet classes are offered only for ages(above 6 years). Personal attention, printed notes, and pre recorded excellent quality voice recordings of lessons as mp3s will be given to each and every student for practice

Name: Chazz RookE-Mail:[email protected]yahoo.comField: Sarod, Sitar, guitar, celloAddress: 80 Corning Rd. Norwich Ct.Telephone: 860 7100347Misc. Info: I have been studying and playing sarod since 1970. I started learning sarod at the Bhatkhande Music College in Lucknow under Shri Suprabhat Pal disciple of Ustad Allauddin Khan, and Ali Akbar Khan. Three years in Lucknow Then one semester in Calif. with Khansaheb in 73, then back to India with Ustad Bahadur Khan in Kolkatta for next seven years. I am willing to teach anyone the basics of hindusthani raga, especially sitar and sarod. I would enjoy especially teaching young children who want to learn music.

Name: Priyadarshini Roy - Shibaranjani School of DanceE-Mail:priyadarshini[email protected].comField: Indian classical dance (Odissi) of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra gharana, and choreography with Rabindrasangeet, folk and modern music.Address: Classes available in Manhattan and White Plains, New York; Stamford, Connecticut.Telephone: +1 917-287-7533Misc. Info: Please visit our website for class details: www.priyadarshini.net Priyadarshini has trained in Odissi for over two decades under the guidance of her mother Dipanwita Roy, a renowned Odissi exponent and senior disciple of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. She has also trained under other gurus such as Ratikant Mohapatra, Sujata Mohapatra, Ramli Ibrahim, through master workshops. She choreographs and performs Indian classical and contemporary dance solo and in groups with her students at prestigious venues in India, Europe and the USA. She holds a six-year degree in Odissi from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad and has received numerous awards in the field of dance. Contact for group/private classes, choreography or performances.

Name: Zaki SalehiE-Mail:[email protected].comField: TablaAddress: Waterbury, CTTelephone:Misc. Info: I have been playing tabla for almost 15 years now from varios well known artists such Pandit Samar Sahai Ji, Joga Singh and many others. I will teach anyone who wants to learn this beautiful instrument. My rates are very flexible.

Name: Kasturi SenBhunia, Parampara school of MusicE-Mail:[email protected]gmail.comField: Hindustani Classical, Semi-classical, Bhajan, Rabindra Sangeet, Najrulgeeti, Folk song and others.Address: Glastonbury, CT, USATelephone: 203 446 1090Misc. Info: Parampara school of music offers classes for Hindustani Classical, Semi-classical, Bhajan as well as Rabindra Sangeet, Najrulgeeti, adhunik and Folk songs. It provides an unique opportunity for students to learn music through a highly structured curriculum and earn a Diploma through the examinations conducted by a renowned institution of India. Online classes are also available. For more information, please visit www.paramparausa.com.

Name: Neha ShahE-Mail:[email protected]Field: Bollywood, Indian folk & ClassicalAddress: Stamford, Norwalk, Monroe and surrounding areas.Telephone: 847-403-3293Misc. Info: Experienced teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience & over 21 years of dancing experience. Participated in many dance shows across India & US. Offering classes in Bollywood, Indian folk dance (Rajasthani style) & Bharatnatyam for all ages. "Exclusive Choreography" sessions for any special occasions. Students get to show case their talent in various events. Works out great for Ladies looking to learn something creative and be in great shape. "Free Introductory Class" for everyone!! Please call or email for more details.

Name: Jayshree SrikanthE-Mail:[email protected].comField: semi-classical to contemporary Indian dance- Bollywood styles and Folk Dances including Bhangra and garbaAddress: Stamford, Connecticut, 06901Telephone: 732 642 5979, 732 790 2445Misc. Info: boogie woogie winner in 2006 a tv show by sony entertainment television, graduate in bharatnatayam and worked as the assistant choreographer for Nach Baliye 2 on star plus and zee tv and co choreographed for some of the bollywood movies such as salaam e ishk, partner and several others. just moved from Mumbai, India. Have taught students from all age groups starting from 4 year old toddlers.

Name: Radhika Muralidharan SrivastavaE-Mail:[email protected]gmail.comField: BharatanatyamAddress: Danbury, Bethel, CT, USATelephone: 608-358-5536Misc. Info: Radhika is the director of Natyarpana School of dance. She is a student of Kripa Baskaran and has been teaching Bharatanatyam for the past 10 years. Please call or email for more information. www.natyarpanaschoolofdance.com

Name: Taalim School of Indian MusicE-Mail:[email protected]Field: TablaAddress: Stamford and Greenwich, CTTelephone: (732) 89-TABLAMisc. Info: Tabla classes in Stamford: Fridays at 4:30pm (group class). Private lessons also offered in Greenwich/Stamford. More information: Taalim School of Indian Music
www.taalim.com, [email protected], (732) 89-TABLA. Taalim School of Indian Music's mission is to support and celebrate the arts of India, with a focus on north Indian classical art forms, to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, educational outreach programs, and formal instruction.

Name: Miral VaghelaE-Mail:[email protected].co.inField: Indian Vocal, keyboardAddress: 575 ellsworth street, apt 121, Bridgeport, CT 06605Telephone: 845-853-9701
Misc. Info : I play harmonium and I have done visharad from india in vocal. I took classes in india of Indian classical vocal and also bhajan, chanting of shlokas